An Old Palestinian Potato Home Remedy for Tummy Troubles (Natural Stomach Flu Remedy)
If you're wondering what to eat when you have a stomach bug or are looking for a natural stomach flu remedy, this Palestinian potato home remedy that has been passed down for generations has a 100% success rate.
Servings 1 serving
Calories 215kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium starchy potato such as Russet, scrubbed but not peeled
- 1/4 cup plain unsweetened yogurt with live cultures or up to 1/2 cup
- 2 medium cloves raw garlic peeled and crushed (or up to 3 cloves if you can)
- 1 pinch salt or to taste
Instructions
- Put the whole potato in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water so the potato is covered by about 2 inches.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn heat down slightly and boil (uncovered) until the potato is softened but not fully tender, about 30 minutes; do not overcook. (The best way to test if the potato is done is to pierce it with a sharp paring knife. The knife should easily go straight through to the other side, but when you lift up the knife, the potato should stay on the knife for about 1 second before falling off.)
- Cool the potato slightly, then peel and coarsely mash it. (It should not be easy to mash, since the potato should not be overcooked; I was told that keeping the potato slightly undercooked helps hold the stomach together.)
- Mix in the yogurt, raw crushed garlic, and salt to taste.
Notes
- How Much to Eat: One dose (i.e., the full recipe) is usually enough to alleviate stomach problems; however, you can repeat this dose at your next meal if necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg